I do not like or have graded cards

[drcy]

The problem isn't the grading system, but how seriously the grading system is taken.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by drcy

The problem isn't the grading system, but how seriously the grading system is taken.

I've never heard it stated that way, and I love it.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by drcy

The problem isn't the grading system, but how seriously the grading system is taken.

Dead on.

[Gnep31]

As primarily a set collector I have no interest in graded cards. I do understand the other viewpoint as well and when making a serious investment a professionally authenticated card(s) makes sense.

When looking at the forums I do find it frustrating to weed through all the graded stuff which I am not interested in. Has there ever been any suggestions or thoughts about separating out graded and raw cards in the forums?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Gnep31

As primarily a set collector I have no interest in graded cards. I do understand the other viewpoint as well and when making a serious investment a professionally authenticated card(s) makes sense.

When looking at the forums I do find it frustrating to weed through all the graded stuff which I am not interested in. Has there ever been any suggestions or thoughts about separating out graded and raw cards in the forums?

What does that even mean? Does it mean a Net54baseball-Graded and Net54baseball-Ungraded site? From what I have seen in the BST areas is that members are quite explicit about graded or not.

[Gnep31]

Originally Posted by Leon

What does that even mean? Does it mean a Net54baseball-Graded and Net54baseball-Ungraded site? From what I have seen in the BST areas is that members are quite explicit about graded or not.

I never said anything about a different site. I very clearly stated in the forums.

For example: When I am searching for cards FT or FS in the BST Forums many threads are not applicable to my collecting interests because a large % of the cards are graded, which is absolutely fine just not what a lot of collectors are interested in.

IF a sub forum could be created for raw cards FS/FT it would be much easier for non graded card collectors to find items of interest. If it is not an option then I will gladly continue to scroll through the threads titles.

[ALR-bishop]

I thought it was just a question of do you favor graded or ungraded cards as a personal preference, and if so why. Did not realize there was a pure and authentic classification at stake

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Gnep31

I never said anything about a different site. I very clearly stated in the forums.

For example: When I am searching for cards FT or FS in the BST Forums many threads are not applicable to my collecting interests because a large % of the cards are graded, which is absolutely fine just not what a lot of collectors are interested in.

IF a sub forum could be created for raw cards FS/FT it would be much easier for non graded card collectors to find items of interest. If it is not an option then I will gladly continue to scroll through the threads titles.

Gotcha, but I think there are enough spaces in a thread title for members to put whether something is graded or not. I am not a fan of too many separate forums/categories, generally speaking. But not a bad idea.....

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